Agenda - Council - 05/09/1989 - Closed Executive Session and Regular

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tenant having a private entry to a multi-tenant building; and the total area of such signs being displayed at or near the tenant's entrance shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the area of the wall to which it is affixed. 2. Area Identification Signs: One (1) sign per development, not to exceed eighty (80) square feet in area. 3. Temporary Signs: Refer to Section 170.053P. 4. Maximum Height of Free Standing Signs: Thirty-five (35) feet above lot grade. 5. Private Traffic Directional Signs: Refer to Section 170.053M. 6. Minimum Setback: No part of a sign shall be within five (5) feet of any property line. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS Sign requirements in planned unit development areas would be controlled by the council when the development is planned. PERMITS Before a sign may be displayed in the City of Ramsey, the owner of the premises on which the sign is located shall file application with the zoning officer for permission to display such sign. Permits are required .for all existing, new, relocated, modified or redesigned signs, except those specifically exempt under Section 170.056C. APPLICATION 1. Application for permits shall be made upon blanks provided by the zoning officer and shall state or have attached thereto the following information: a. Name, address and telephone number of applicant; b. Location of building, structure or lot to which, or upon which, the sign is to be attached or erected; c. Position of the sign or other advertising structures in relation to the nearest buildings, structures, public streets, right-of-ways and property lines. The drawing showing such position shall be prepared "to scale"; d. Two (2) blueprints or ink drawings of the plans and specifications, and method of construction or attachment to the building or in the ground, including all dimensions, locating all light sources, wattage, type and color of lights and details of any light shields or shades;